Avionics Systems Engineer II - Payload Integration

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. We are a passionate team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. This role is part of New Glenn Avionics, supporting delivery of all avionics components across the entire New Glenn vehicle including but not limited to Avionics Line Replaceable Units, Avionics Harnessing, Avionics Software, and Avionics Systems deliverables. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ownership of avionics configuration and integration between New Glenn and Customer Payloads Cradle to grave verification and validation of electrical interface control document requirements Assisting in the design efforts to meeting customer avionics requirements Responsible Engineer for Integrated Vehicle Testing related to customer avionics configurations Owning multiple integration efforts simultaneously and being a single threaded avionics leader from the time of proposal and contract sign through launch. Develop avionics systems engineering requirements related to customer integration and create new and streamlined process to assist in quick turn integration efforts Support customer design reviews, present technical information to multiple different customers both internal and external, and work closely with other integrators to meet accelerated schedule demands Responsible for being an Avionics liaison between multiple different technical and non-technical groups, assist in mission proposal and scope estimation efforts. Responsible Engineer for integrating customer hardware into the New Glenn HIL and serving as a Test Lead for any HIL testing related to customer deliverables. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field. 3+ years direct experience developing requirements and validation and verification articles 1+ years experience working in an Integration & Test setting Direct experience in a customer facing role Experience working across multiple technical teams Experience with configuration design, preferrable with avionics hardware and software Excellent ability to present, write, and communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical engineering groups Experience presenting technical design and trade studies to internal and external leadership Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience working in launch vehicles, spacecraft, or other aerospace application Previous experience owning integration cycles cradle to grave Industry experience with Program Management, Estimation, and Budgeting Familiarity with other engineering sub-groups including but not limited to Structures, Ordnance, Thermal, Combined Loads, Production, Operations, etc. Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to Launch Vehicles and Spacecraft Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check • Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combinatio